Nephrology
Conference Coverage
CKD, and even dialysis, may not be barriers to pregnancy
Nephrologist urges colleagues to get a grip on how to counsel patients of child-bearing age.
News
Good news, bad news about HCV in kidney disease
While new drugs wipe out the virus, outbreaks are still hitting dialysis clinics.
Conference Coverage
DPP-4 drugs for diabetes may protect kidneys too
Mortality declined dramatically in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus who took the medication over an average of 3 years.
CE/CME
Click for Credit: Short-term NSAIDs; endometriosis; more
Topics include: Short-term NSAID use • chronic liver disease & pneumonia • Antibiotic prescribing • fractures in older men • ART for younger...
Conference Coverage
Acute kidney injury linked to later dementia
SAN DIEGO – Vascular disease, especially of the small blood vessels, may be a culprit.
News
Short-term NSAIDs appear safe for high-risk patients
The findings challenge the Choosing Wisely campaign of the American Society of Nephrology, which recommends against NSAIDs for high-risk patients...
Renal Consult
The Unsaid Dangers of NSAIDs
Patients undergoing orthopedic procedures often receive powerful NSAIDs, such as ketorolac, to ease their postop pain without the use of narcotics...
Conference Coverage
The VADT at 15 years: No legacy effect of intensive glucose control in T2DM
Final VADT follow-up study results show no legacy effect for CV or renal outcomes at 15 years in the intensive glucose therapy arm.
News
Early BCC seen in teen kidney transplant patient
Conference Coverage
Study spotlights risk factors for albuminuria in youth with T2DM
TORONTO – Both physical and mental health play an important role in kidney health.